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Holiday Train makes special stop in Hardisty
JAYDEN LESMEISTER PHOTO
The CPCK Holiday Train rolled into Hardisty last Wednesday, Dec. 6, where hundreds of people had gathered to watch its arrival and take in a free concert provided by the Anyway Gang. The train stayed in Hardisty overnight, then travelled to Camrose the next day where another daytime stop was scheduled. See more photos and details Page 28.
RCMP contacted by Fish and Game on multiple suspected poaching and night hunting calls Killam RCMP Detachment occurrences Friday, Nov 24 to Thursday, Nov. 30 Friday, Nov. 24 A Killam Member was called to Daysland to a theft of truck in progress. Subject was gone when Members arrived. Gate was cut and truck stolen. The vehicle was later found burned out in Tofield. Surveillance reviewed. No witnesses or suspects. A break and enter was reported from an energy site north of Hardisty. Damages to building and wire stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Another break and enter was reported from an unoccupied residence. Antique furniture and other miscellaneous items were stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Killam Members attended a break and enter at an energy site near Hardisty. Subjects were driving a maroon/brown Ford Super Duty. No surveillance available. No witnesses or suspects.
Damage to power poles and transformers was reported from Fortis. Members already on scene. No witnesses or suspects. Related to previous file. Killam Member mediated between family members in an argument over items left on property. Member advised them that they needed to come to a mutual agreement for the property. NonCriminal. A Killam Member performed a curfew check on Subject bound by conditions of an undertaking to remain at his residence between 2200hrs and 0700hrs. Nobody home at residence. Subject was found, arrested and released on an Appearance Notice. Saturday, Nov. 25 A report was made of a white Suburban dragging wire down RR 414. Wire left on the road. Member attended and wire not found. Sunday, Nov. 26 Fish and Wildlife requested the assistance of Killam Members in seeing if a
Subject vehicle that was associated with a poaching call was at the Registered Owner’s residence. A Member drove by the residence. Vehicle was not located. A fraud of over $5,000 was reported. Complainant was defrauded out of a large sum of money thinking she was investing in products. Member in contact with the financial institution. Monday, Nov. 27 Killam RCMP were dispatched to a sudden death and related Missing Persons complaint in Forestburg. In consultation with Forensic Identification Services, Serious Crimes Branch and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, it was deemed not suspicious and there are no concerns for public safety. The file is still under investigation pending further results from the Medical Examiner. A report of fraudulent cheques going through the Complainant’s bank account. The financial institution has reversed the withdrawals. Member is in contact with the bank. File is still under
investigation. An abandoned vehicle was reported on Range Road 141. A Killam member called the registered owner and it was determined that the vehicle had been stolen from a business in Forestburg but hadn’t been reported stolen. Vehicle was towed. Members were called out to a suspicious persons/vehicle. Complainant reported having seen Subject slumped over the wheel of the vehicle. Members attended. Subject was outside of the vehicle. Plate did not match the vehicle. Vehicle was towed. Subject charged with Possession of property obtained by crime and released on an Undertaking. A suspicious persons/vehicle was reported in Forestburg. The Complainant believed this vehicle was involved in night hunting. Member advised Complainant to call Fish and Wildlife as they were investigating night hunting. Continued on Page 10
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Alliance hosts many visitors for annual Santa Daze Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com
The Legion had the Christmas party on Thursday evening following the meeting. The attendance was rather poor since so many had other appointments that day. The Senior group will have appetizers to share after the meeting on Tuesday. Women’s Institute will have the annual meeting on Wednesday, followed by the year end party. Guests are invited. Saturday was a great day to be in Alliance. The weather was great. I talked to some folks who came on the train. They were from Winfield and were meeting up with family from Wainwright. There were people from Calgary, Edmonton, and of course the neighbouring towns, too. The community calen-
RCMP Report Continued from Front Tuesday, Nov. 28 Thick black smoke was reported coming from a residence in Galahad. A Member attended and discovered Subject was burning metals. He was told and did put the fire out. Member confirmed nobody on the property had outstanding warrants. Subject was issued a violation ticket under Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. A possible intoxicated driver was reported in Killam. Vehicle reported as running a stop sign in town and doing a U turn by the school. Vehicle was headed towards Highway 13 and driving above speed limit. Member patrolled and vehicle wasn’t located. Wednesday, Nov. 29 A break and enter was reported at an abandoned oil lease site. Wire was stolen. No surveillance. No witnesses or suspects. Fuel was reported stolen from a vehicle in Forest-
dars arrived in time to be distributed at the market, thanks to Ally and Eric of The Community Press. There were a few changes to this year’s Santa Daze. There was a smaller tree in the hall (Don’t know what happened to the big one). The turkey toss became the turkey bowl with a turkey for a prize, but a ball bowled to the target. The cookie decorating was moved out of the way of the kitchen. A tarp was hung to create a wind break beside the bonfire. There was no skating because there was no ice because the weather was too nice. The market was the same, opening at 10 a.m. and running to 4 p.m. A full train came in at 2 p.m. with 90 passengers. Santa met the train. There were two hay wagons to transport to the hall and the sports grounds and back again. Santa had a treat bag for every child. The kids loved decorating cookies and eating them too. The turkey bowl was burg. No surveillance. No witnesses or suspects. Thursday, Nov. 30 RCMP executed a Search warrant for stolen property in Daysland. An item recovered and Subject charged with possession of stolen property. A vehicle at the neighboring property fled upon police arrival. Member attempted a traffic stop. Vehicle fled at high speed. No pursuit. Fish and Wildlife requested assistance with a report of poaching. Subject was reported cutting up a moose that was shot without a tag. Member attended and waited for Fish and Wildlife to attend. The Flagstaff County Crime Map provides an up-to-date picture of common crimes perpetrated in the area over a two-week period, including Mischief to Property, Break and Enter, Theft from Motor Vehicle, Theft of Motor Vehicle, and Theft over $5,000. Flagstaff County hosts access to the site, which can be found at: flagstaff.ab.ca/countyservices/protective-service/ Report provided and prepared by Killam RCMP
won by more children than adults. Most adults rolled the ball too fast and it overshot the target. At five o’clock the streetlights were turned off and the Parade of Lights went from the old school grounds, around a block and down Main Street to the Sports Grounds. There were 12 entries. The winning float was TP Hardware. The dance studio and Main Street Medley also had winning floats.
There was chili as an option to the free hot dogs and hot chocolate. The bonfire was at the perfect stage for roasting wieners. The fireworks were purchased by the Legion and made a great display for us to watch while we ate our hot dogs. Immediately following the fireworks, the fire dancers put on their display. The hay wagons arrived to take the passengers back to the
train, happy and tired. While the incoming passengers toured the town, the locals could take a ride to Galahad and back for a donation, which went to the museum. It was the museum that supplied the free hot dogs. The second Sunday in Advent was marked with the lighting of the second candle on the Advent wreath at the United Church. Dell Wickstrom and Dale Jones did the
service. The Community Christmas Concert is coming on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the United Church where the acoustics are very good. If you would like to be on the program, give me a call at 780-385-1483. Welcome to Alliance Dan and Diane Prins, who came from Grand Forks to buy Susan Anderson’s house. Dan is a carpenter and Diane is a health care worker.
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We’re again raising money for the Food Bank’s Christmas Sharing Program this year! Cash or Cheque only. The Community Press; Eric & Ally Stop by The Community Press Anderson; Kerry, Michelle, in Killam or mail donation Brennan, Garrett Anderson; Murray & Leslie Cholowsky; to: Box 99, Sedgewick, AB Jeff & Kathryn Nyboer; Dustin & Alie Moroz; T0B 4C0. Cheque payable to Ken & Karen Schaupmeyer; Ron & Rosemary Flagstaff Christmas Sharing! Weeks; Robbie, Liam, & Makenzie Muirhead; Jeanne Bergeson; Vivian Sparrow; Bruce & Penny McNabb; Bill & Pat Gair; Mic & Irene Kushneryk; Sue @ Sedgewick Esso; Robert & Lois Ponto; Mickey & Vic Sather; Angela & Norm Hemmerling & Family; Elijah & Darcie Sather & Family; Justyn Sather; Ab & Bev Martin; Larry & Cheryl Allers; Ed & Linda Djos; Dallas & Sheila Schmutz; Ernie & Denise Gamroth; Sheila Tanton; Mark, Becky, Emily, & Faith Erickson; Chub & Susan Ness; Marilyn & Crest Maertz; John & Patti Child; Grant & Joanne Jackson; We’re close to Ralph & Beth Halls; Ray & Dianne Blaeser; Gordie & Rhoda Robbins; last year’s total Robert Jackson; Gordon Marlow; Karen Sorken; Shelly & Gary Bromby; Bryan & Liz Erikssen; Joan & Ted Djos; Larry Gerber & Helen Sather; Dan & Gert Lewis; Margaret Lewis; of $10,500! Chris's Waterwell Servicing Ltd.; Doyle Badry; Lorraine Martz; Katie Snethun; Jim & Velma Armitage; Rogue Coffee Co.; Terri Rombough; Collin Cumberland; Doreen Herle; Gwen & James Brennan; Melvin, Mabel, & Danica Thompson; Mell & James Hampshire; AL & Bev Duncan; Ansel Birkjar; Virginia Ley; Fred & Penny Watkins; Adam Watkins; Ken & Loretta Oliver; Clara Lewis; Dave & Karen Waldner; JJDK Adventures Ltd.; Ray & Jean Jackson; Galahad Lions Club; Forestburg Order of the Eastern Star; Forestburg Masonic Temple; Stan Forster; Jackie Paterson; Pat Cheram; Maureen Fossen; Keith & Shirley Gillespie; Dick & Marilyn Van Domselaar; Galahad Health Care Centre Ladies Auxiliary; George & Jean Gabruck; Lynne Jenkison & Austin Hanson; Ken & Doris Johnson; Ron Beddoes; Lee & Bonnie Whidden; Koreen Golka; Mike & Kathy Golka and Family; Bob & Carol Graham; David & Linda Hooper; Ken & Anne Clough; Ken & Sharon Vornbrock; Prairie Thermal Treatment Ltd.; Bente & Melvin Lunty; Hendrika & Brian Bernard; Dave & Jean Prichard; Dan & Shelley Prichard; Nick & Rose Gara; Lorna Offord & Blaine; Glen Lien & Joyce Olson; Dianne Munro; Marlise & Merlyn Forster; Sharon & Terrance Adams; Zona Walsh; Rick & Trish Bergseth; Margaret Frederick; Ron Whitehead; Viv Kortgaard; Dave & Joyce Biggs; Carol Arntzen; Bob Gould; Team Salted; Price Family; Norma Doody; Joanne Doddy; Joann Forster; Frederick & Margaret Dibben; Eric & Dianne Stenson; Ben & Tanny Kellert; Dennis & Betty Penner; Ken & Anita Cameron; Conrad Klatt; Judy Muirhead; Wyatt & Vera Hinkey; Janice Bishop; Don & Pat MacKinnon; Lorraine Snethun; Doris Farvolden; Allen & Shirley Ness; John & Gail Muirhead; Cliff & Vicki Cullum; Larry & Kathy Sorenson; Carl & Diane Jahns; Norma Bauer; Helen Niehaus; James Yarham; G&J Yarham Sales; Ian & Karen; Flagstaff Scottish Club; Battle River Pipes & Drums; Tony Schnettler; Geri Clark; Eunice Losness; Denise Bratland; Ray & Janice Wetmore; Doug & Cathy Blumhagen; Rod & Shirley Strauss; Doreen Eldey & Jason; Levern & Cindy Bullee; Darren & Joleen Blaeser; Joanne Lewis; Kirklynd Blaeser & Landon Peacock; Rheana Blaeser & Logan Teers; Irene & Jim Slavik & Family; David Muirhead; Kelly & Collin Tanton; Ken & Pat Lang; David & Niki Galletly; Joyce Logue; Allan & Louise Child; Stella Huculak; Carole Bergum & Family; Robert McInnis; Al & Dianne Reber; Faye & Bob Reister; Jean Sorenson; Pat & Irene Sorken & Family; Frank & Anita McGowan; R & N Ditching (Ron & Lori); Edwin & Linda Streich; Jean Child; George & Therese Spiller; Susan & Greg Lemay; Andreassen Borth; Partridge & Harker Families; Jim & Darlene Van Dresar; Ken & Shawna Fordice; Diane Dammann; Dave & Linda Cole; Ron & Eilene Damberger; Mike & Margaret Carlson; Deb Smith; Wally Pauls; Marnie & Dwight Dibben; Jeff Golka Agency; Greg & Theresa Sparrow & Family; Gordon & Dolores Coates; Victoria Litke; Shirley & Robert Drager; Tracy & Darcy Markovich; Dr. Brian Rudosky Professional Corp.; Sheldon & Donna Tindall; Brady & Ashley Higginson;
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Minor Hockey Report: Krys with great effort in net Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.) Hughenden U11 Female Jets (11-0-0) travelled to Wainwright for an away game on Saturday and skated away with a 16-2 victory. Jets Maris Amundson had an eight point game (7g 1a). Other scorers were; Dallas Holte (4g 1a), Sutton Jones (1g 3a), Harper Pearson (2g 1a), Nova Scott (1g 2a), Peyton Flynn (2a), Aubree Poulsen (2a), Callie Prost (1g), Chloe Oh (1a), and Reanna Pentand (1a). Sarah Mackie got the win in goal. Battle River U11 Female Knights (1-6-2) is led in scoring this season by Brielle Leslie (8g 1a) and Brianna Rahmoun (3g 6a). Battle River U13 Female Knights (2-6-1) dropped a 6-2 home game against Lakeland on Saturday at Sedgewick Rec. Centre. Both BR goals were scored by Sara-Jane Ruzicka, with Zoey Steil picking up an assist. Battle River U15 Female Knights (8-1-1) downed Lloydminster 3-2 on Saturday at Killam Arena. Emma Galletly had a three point game (2g 1a), while Keeley Sorken (1g 1a), and Alexis Gumann (1a) also got on the scoreboard. Maddison Eckstrand got the win in net. Battle River U18 Female Knights (4-2-2) skated to a 1-1 tie with St. Paul on Saturday at Killam Arena. Canadiens opened the scoring in the first frame, with BR tying up the game in the second. Neither team could put in a winner. Knights goal was scored by Erika Zimmer,
assisted by Mercedeze Wildeman. Abbygail Krys stopped 20 of 21 shots for a .952 save percentage game. Hughenden U11 Jets (6-10-0) lost two games over the weekend. On Saturday at Kitscoty the visitors lost 7-4. Scoring for Jets were; Ryan Carson (2g), Reuben Congdon (1g 1a), Noah Nguyen (1g), and Gauge Hunter (1a). On Sunday at Chauvin, the visitors dropped a 9-6 game. Scoring for Jets were; Ryan Carson (2g 1a), Reuben Congdon (2g), Gauge Hunter (1g), Jax Piller (1g), and Kahle Peacock (1a). Battle River U11 (1-40) dropped a 6-5 game against Rimbey at the Sedgewick Rec. Centre on Saturday. Braden Swainson scored all five goals for BR, with assists going to Kale Dickson and Greyson Eckstrand. Thunderstars U11 (31-0) are led in scoring this season by Clyde Cassidy(8g 1a in 4 GP) and Ty Wiltse (6g 2a in 4
GP). Hughenden U13 Jets (10-2-1) dropped a 7-4 game at Irma Arena on Sunday. Jets led 3-2 going into the third period, when things fell apart. Quinn Holte scored twice, with singles going to Reid Wal-
ters and Jaxon Sayer. Thunderstars U13 are led in scoring this season by Grady Crawford (5g 3a in 6 GP) and Lane Bjorge (5g 3a in 6 GP). Battle River U15 (2-30) dropped a 9-3 game at Ponoka on Friday with Easton Freadrich (1g 2a),
Levi Robbins and Colton O’Hare scoring. Kowen Oberg picked up an assist. Battle River U18 (0-70) lost a 4-2 game on Saturday at Irvine. Brody Wallner (1g 1a) and Lucas Docksteader scored for BR. Ethan
Clark and Benjamin Lang picked up assists. Battle River U18T3Y (3-2-0) dropped a 5-2 game at Sylvan Lake on Saturday with Tyler Piche and Kade Rancier scoring for BR. Ryan Smith picked up the lone assist.
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